Treatment

Parents who have a child diagnosed with ADHD often have questions and concerns about treatment options. At Thrive Behavioral Health, we believe that children with ADHD are most effectively treated with a combination of approaches to help your child achieve his full potential. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy for children, as well as parent/caregiver training.

Help your child with ADHD to be happy and more successful by:

Creating routines. Do things in the same order at around the same time every day if possible (e.g. get dressed, eat breakfast and brush teeth every day before school).

Limiting choices. Presenting a young child with ADHD with too many options can be overwhelming.

Getting organized. Have a place for everything and help your child get in the habit of picking up so things are easier to find.

Avoiding distractions. This is especially needed during homework or transition times (e.g. turn off the TV or radio during homework or when you’re getting ready to leave the house).

Giving short, concise directions. Don’t ramble on to your child with ADHD or she will not be able to follow your directions well.